Henry County State Court

Permanent Process Servers

Persons who are certified to serve process in Georgia courts through the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts (“AOC”) are eligible to be appointed as permanent process servers for Henry County State Court. To be appointed, each applicant must submit an application in approved form, attesting that the applicant meets all of the established requirements (see below). In addition, each applicant MUST submit a copy of their AOC certification and a recent (within thirty days of application) criminal history check for review. A self-addressed-stamped envelope must be included with applicant’s submission.

Filing Fees

Effective January 1, 2011, all applications for permanent process server for Henry County State Court must be accompanied with a $218.50 filing fee. Checks and/or money orders should be made payable to: State Court of Henry County. Applications submitted without the filing fee will be returned without processing.

Term of Appointment and Renewal

Process servers are appointed through the expiration of their AOC certification. Renewal requires a new application with all attachments and filing fees. Timely renewal is the responsibility of the applicant and no reminders will be sent.

Requirements for Appointment

Must submit a completed application for appointment or renewal with required filing fee

Must be at least 18 years of age and a United States citizen

Must be a certified process server through the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts and submit copy of current certification

Must submit a recent criminal background check [within thirty days of application]

Notification Process

Once the information is reviewed and a decision regarding appointment is made, a copy of the Order of Appointment or Order Denying Appointment will be mailed to the petitioner. Petitioner must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to receive a copy of the Order of Appointment.